Abstract
There are different types of initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) like rash, oral ulcers, joint pain, anaemia and repeated abortions1,2,3 but presenting with fever altered sensorium4,5, hepatopathy, hypotension and bleeding disorder9,10 can be rare initial clinical presentations in both new and diagnosed patients of SLE. We present two patients of SLE with this rare manifestation.
Key Words: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS).
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Khatua C R
Assistant Professor
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